Brides for a Cause
About This Vendor
A Bridal Salon Supporting Charity
Brides for a Cause is a wedding dress company based in Sacramento, CA. This wedding store offers an affordable, charitable, and sustainable way to shop for your wedding dress! You can explore the carefully curated collection, which features off-the-rack gowns, plus size options, and a range of elegant and timeless designs. Brides for a Cause is a charity wedding boutique located in Sacramento, with boutique locations in Portland, Tacoma, and Seattle too. This innovative organization collects and resells donated wedding dresses from high-end shops, designers, and other wedding stores from all over the country. You can reserve a fitting room for your first appointment, where you will have the chance to try on up to 15 dresses during a private 60-minute consultation. Each Brides for a Cause boutique is stocked with over 700 wedding dresses. Thanks to the donations, the expert style team regularly receives new styles, designs, and sizes for you to enjoy. A large portion of their collection is brand new samples, offering you exceptional designer dresses at a much-discounted price. The dedicated team will offer you a warm welcome, helping you find "the one" and bringing your wedding vision to life with ease!
Details
Accessories
Cover Ups, Hair Accessories, Sashes & Belts, Veils
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Dresses
Bridesmaid Dresses, Mother of the Bride Dresses, Shower & Party Dresses, Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
Bridal Stylists, Plus Size Available, Private Appointments Available
Awards and Affiliations
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Brides for a Cause Reviews
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GREAT PRICES!! I found my dress for $250. It was a sample dress. They have on the tag if it is a sample dress or not. So many to choose from. Good size range!
Ever since I heard about Brides for a Cause from a friend, I've been raving about them to all of my friends looking for wedding dresses, formal dresses (range from short, midi, to long), bridal separates (tops, skirts, pants), and accessories (...
veils, jewelry, hair pieces, shoes, etc.).
Not only are we contributing to amazing causes, but also giving clothes a new life. Everything's so reasonable compared to going to retail stores and buying everything new.
Scheduling is super easy whereyou can make appointments online. They were even willing to meet virtually to go over the items they had since Sacramento is a far drive from San Francisco.
One of my favorite parts about their stores is how inclusive and organized their sizings are. I struggled to find my size 14 in bridal shops, but their store makes it so easy to find what you need. Highly recommend their store to anyone and everyone!
I have been to brides for a cause a few different times and every time I was very impressed. I found so many beautiful dresses and even found the one while I was there! I got my beautiful gown back in November of 2022 for $100!!! I couldn't eve...
n believe it, I was so happy and amazed when I left. I would recommend BFAC to not just brides, but literally anybody!
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An overall great experience! Many dresses to choose from organized by size for an easier shopping experience. Great great prices and you can find any type of dress here (including backless and current trends). Just know you have to clip yoursel...
f as you do not have a personal stylist, but they can help you if you need it!
I'm pretty sure I've already given this rant to every woman I've encountered in the past few months, but it deserves to be posted here too.
I cannot say how happy I am with BFAC. So many of my friends are paying thousands of dollars for their...
wedding dresses, which take months to be delivered. I spent an hour at BFAC and went home with my dream dress AND a veil, which only cost me $340.
You're not going to get the "sipping champagne and shopping with 10 of your best girls" experience here. And if you have a very specific idea of what you want, there's a good chance that this shop won't have that exact dress. But it's definitely worthwhile to start here, to see what styles look best on you, and in case you get lucky like me and find a gorgeous lace dress with sheer paneling and a bodice that fits like it was made for you.
Make sure to book an appointment online, and bring a friend or family member to help pick and try on dresses. The dresses are organized by size, which makes selecting dresses easy. The attendants were super helpful in using clips to show how the dress will fit once altered. And do make sure to leave room in your budget for alterations.
Happy shopping, ladies :)
The best decision I made for my dress purchase. The store attendant was so sweet and so helpful through out the whole process. The store is simple but clean and organized. The selection was impressive! My dress was brand new with tags and 1/4 o...
f the price of other wedding boutiques. AND, you're supporting a cause with your purchase!! Win, win! 10/10 would recommend!
I love the mission behind Brides for Cause. The shopping experience was very pleasurable! While I didn't find my dress there, they have a great selection and recommend it to other brides.
Such an amazing experience and cause!
I scheduled an appointment to have a look as i was headed there to drop off a donation (a wedding dress I ordered online that was final sale but didn't work out for me) and surprisingly I ended up finding the perfect lace dress for my beach wed...
ding! I highly recommend visiting the store to see for yourself - they have a surprisingly good selection!
The ladies working there were extremely friendly and helpful and the dresses are such amazing value. I felt good buying from a store that I know gives back to the community!
I came to the Sacramento location to search for my dream dress. The staff there was so kind, the atmosphere was so intimate, and the dress selection was unmatched. I’m so happy my dress for my special day came from a charity based dress shop, a...
nd I cannot recommend Brides for a Cause enough.
Great selection and prices! So much fun.
I had so much fun shopping for a dress here and found a great fit that I love for about a quarter of the original price. Since it was so cheap, I also picked up a late night party dress for $100 and another formal dress for $50! Great friendly...
service too!
I didn’t find a dress at this store BUT they had tons of selections if you’re on a budget. The dresses were a mixture of EVERY style from super modern to super fancy!! The girls were great and had such a fun vibe. I had a great experience picki...
ng out dresses on my own!
I love that this shop/organization exists. It's amazing that they donate to charities that help women and they sell dresses at a discounted price. A majority of the dresses are samples so you have a chance at getting a brand new dress. You have...
to keep in mind that the dresses can have flaws in them, but they are not flawed to the point where they are unwearable.
I wish at least the samples were put in dress bags, but I can understand how that could slow the shopping process. Also, since we are shopping the racks ourselves, I think the appointments should be at least an hour and a half to give us time to look through the racks and try on.
When I first got engaged, I knew this is where I wanted to shop, and I found my dress the first time around! It was a sample and a Lazaro! It is nothing like the dress I saw myself in, but it made me feel so much like a bride. Plus, it was a mix of champagne and blush, which matched my wedding colors perfectly
I ended up finding my wedding dress and veil at Brides for a Cause. I did have to visit them a few times to find the right dress and veil for me, depending on their availability at the time. The price for dresses is better than anywhere and a...
ll the staff are very helpful and give suggestions on possible alterations for the dress you want. All dresses are available on the racks at the store, you shop your size, and can try up to 10 dresses on your visit. They have a great selection of wedding dresses (various sizes and good quality), veils, accessories, and bridesmaids dresses. They also have various sales, so try and visit during a sale if you can!
My fiancé and I decided to elope and keep the costs down. After going to several bridal stores, I ended up at brides for a cause. I walked in, was helped and greeted with amazing energy, ended up purchasing and walking out with my dress the sam...
e day! Not only is this an affordable way to find a beautiful dress, but you also get the privilege of knowing that your money goes to helping those less fortunate. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff. It felt very peaceful, and it was nice to not be pressured into buying anything. I love my dress!
Loved the supportive atmosphere, flexibility, and overall mission on this place! They have BEAUTIFUL dresses for amazing prices.
Brides for a cause was a fantastic experience. It was cheaper than the other bridal salon we went to, better selection and dresses, and supported fantastic causes. The staff were friendly, helpful, and kind. I was able to get a gorgeous $2000 w...
edding dress for $500 that had never been worn by a bride before. I tried on 15 dresses, brought my friends and family, and had a wonderful time trying on dresses with other brides nearby. Absolutely fantastic experience!
very nice customer service , and beautiful dresses with tons to choose from , I saw my favorite designer /wedding planner David Tutera dress and was so excited .. I had a lot of fun , the only thing I’d have to say is I wish there was more time...
they give to try on dresses . But overall an awesome place to look
I had such an amazing experience at Brides for a Cause. There were so many dresses I loved it was hard to choose. Truly! I love my dress and the price was truly remarkable. Such affordable options for designer dresses. It blew me away. And the ...
ladies were so fun to engage with. I also LOVE that the money goes to a cause. I cant' recommend them enough. PS everyone I show my dress to loves it!
They are super welcoming and are a big help when it comes to questions. the staff is super nice, 1 hour goes by so fast. My dress was super affordable too! 100% recommend!
I found the dress of my dreams here and it was within budget. The staff were friendly and made the dress picking easy. I found the process to be much easier then the typical bridal dress store.
We had a great visit to this location and I found an amazing BHLDN bridesmaids dress for only $50. I was surprised by the selection (I thought I would have much more limited choices) and was thrilled with the outcome.
Amazing experience, great prices for designer dresses in perfect condition, eco friendly, and for a charitable cause! I found my perfect dream dress here on the first try-on! You can book a room online and bring a few guests. The staff do not s...
elect styles for you. It's fun to go through the racks and see everything and refreshing not to feel pushed into buying. They were really knowledgable and helpful with suggestions for local tailors and cleaners. Can't recommend them enough!
I am so happy I decided to go here for my dress!!!! I have never tried on Wedding dresses before and the experience here was so great! I wasn't rushed and in fact was even assured that I could take my time! My Daughter was actually the one who ...
picked the dress I ended up buying. I have been dreaming of my fairytale wedding for so long. I had a very specific type of dress in mind. The gem that my daughter pulled off the racks, I'm telling you it was nothing short of a miracle that this dress ended up in my first 5 dresses. My colors are Cinderella Blue and charcoal gray, so as you can imagine I have been dreaming of my Cinderella wedding dress! I literally got a Signature Disney Princess wedding gown!!! Tags still intact and optional straps and extra jewels if needed!!!! Like this dress was meant for me!!! I am for sure NOT a size 14(i could barely fit into some dresses marked as size 16!), but low and behold THIS Disney dress(Size 14!!) fit me perfectly!!!! The cherry on top was the fact that the dress was priced at $300!!!!!! WHAT?!?!? An Alfred Angelo Disney Princess Collection wedding gown!?!??! It was originally priced at $1400!!!! Every bride should Definitely give this shop a visit!!! So worth it!!!! Thank you Brides For a Cause!!!! You literally had my dream wedding dress at an absolute STEAL!!!
So many options for dresses! Prices were great. Staff was helpful and store was clean. Definitely a place I would recommend to other brides. Found my dress for $150.
I have shopped at this location two times now and found a beautiful dress for a great price both times. The staff was so kind and helpful and the dress size and style variation was absolutely amazing.
Once I found BFAC, I knew I wanted to find my dress there. They have a great and continually changing selection of gowns from several designer houses. Lovely, friendly staff and very accessible prices (especially if you attend the annual dress ...
dash; my dress was originally $2400 and I bought for $150 😳)
Great way to be a little kinder to the earth and to help others.
My dress is nothing like what I thought I wanted but when I tried it on it felt great and the pockets sealed the deal!
More importantly, I could not have loved Brides for a Cause more. They had a ton of choices and so many really different sty...
les at a fraction of the retail cost.. I would recommend them to absolutely anyone who is looking for a wedding dress x100! Their staff was so SO helpful and friendly and this big bonus is that all purchases support women-focused charities.
An absolutely amazing experience for a wonderful cause! It was the most stress-free way to wedding dress shop; no hassle, off the rack, no rush. They offer a wide selection of dresses for many sizes at a great discount. Highly recommend it!!
This place is the first bridal boutique I went to and I found my dress! They did have an array of styles for such a small shop. The prices are awesome. I got a gorgeous sample dress that fit perfectly for only $500! (Originally $1100). It was f...
or $600, but I went on their monthly sale date and got 22% off! I also got a gorgeous belt for only $20 originally almost $100. You can’t beat that. My only gripe is that the sales associates don’t really help the style process, but they are their to ask questions and help you if you need it. I definitely recommend to come here if you’re a bride on a budget, or want to help support a great cause.
Shopping for your dress here is a no brainer in my opinion! I got my dream dress for $500 (reduced from $3025!) and 90% of my money goes to female focused charities. A absolute win win and perfect for the environmentally conscious or those on a...
tight budget. The ladies there were so helpful and the overall experience was so special. You leave with a gorgeous dress (either a sample or one that is part of someone else's love story) and a lovely feeling of helping the female community. A big thank you to everyone at Brides for a Cause. I love what you do.
10/10 Absolutely AMAZING! Great selection of dresses and advice on alterations. Shop was very clean, including the bathroom, and had good mirrors to view the dresses. The staff politely enforced the mask policy which was a great relief for me a...
nd my family. The prices were very affordable and I loved being able to try on dresses in MY size and not worrying about how it would look if I ordered it in a different size. I recommend bringing someone with you to help with clamping you into dresses if needed.
Highly recommend this boutique! Plus size bride, very impressed with the selection that they offer. The stylist was absolutely amazing and helpful. I love the idea of giving these gowns new life while being eco-friendly, and budget friendly. Al...
l in all this was exactly what I was looking for in a boutique and dress!
Got my dress for an absolute STEAL, and so happy that 90% of the net income this organization makes get donated to female focused charities. If you are also a budget and/or environmentally conscious bride like myself, I highly recommend looking...
for your dress here!
Loved it! I made an appointment and we were the only ones there. It was a great experience and I got my dream dress for $250
Brides for a Cause is amazing! All the dresses are clean, and most are in great condition, some need small fixes, but they are second hand dresses, so that’s to be expected! The prices are amazing all the dresses ranged from about 100-800. The ...
staff is so nice and helpful. Covid restrictions and the time of my appointment allowed me to be literally the only bride in there which was amazing! My mom and future MIL and I were able to search the racks freely and had an amazing time at Brides for a Cause!
Such and amazing experience!!!
The ladies at Brides for a Cause made me feel like I was in the movie Pretty Woman!!!
I found a beautiful dress at an excellent price.
The whole experience was 10/10 and then some
thanks to the excellent staff a...
t the Sacramento store
Thank You Brides for a Cause
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Bronwyn
I'm all for a more affordable bridal shop in Sacramento. And one that does good? I love it! Booking was easy and the process was fun. You're allowed to try on 15 dresses total during your visit, and the time goes fast! Bring a friend if you can...
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During the experience, I realized that it was so fun because I was actually able to try on dresses my size. For reference, I'm 4'10 and 105 pounds (size 2-4 dress). At other bridal shops, I was trying on size 10+ dresses, having them clipped onto me, and having to use my imagination. It was SO NICE to be able to try on a dress that I'd actually be able to go home with! The customer service was excellent. I had trouble deciding between 2 styles and they put it on hold for 24 hours. Thank you for the awesome selection and great experience! :)
FYI, the majority of their dresses are samples donations from other bridal stores! For a highly discounted price, you can get your hands on a new designer wedding gown!
Best experience getting my perfect dress here! Reasonable prices (got mine for $350), many varieties to try on, and wonderful staff to help you! I struggled to find a dress I loved and I'm so happy I found one here at a place that also represen...
ts such a great cause! Recommend to all my friends to stop by here in your dress shopping journey!
I wish I had started here.
After 8 months of trying on thousand dollar dresses, being upsold to twice by budget over and over, we finally found Brides of cause.
The gals let my mother(my matron of honor) to pick out and try on the dresses our...
selves, with no interference.
I walked out with the dress of my dreams, for less than half of its original price.
If I needed 2 dresses, I'd get the 2nd one here too.
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Contact Info for Brides for a Cause
1114 21st Street, Suite B, Sacramento, CA
Meet the Team
Erin Scharf
President
Erin started Brides for a Cause in 2012! She's currently the Founder & Executive Director.
Since 2012, Brides for a Cause has recycled over 25,000 dresses and given way 1.5 Million to charity! Our charity bridal store wouldn't be possible without our donors from around the country who generously donate wedding gowns and to our brides who choose our bridal store to shop for their wedding dresses!
Donate or purchase your wedding dress from Brides for a Cause to help raise funds for charity!
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